as in to label
usually disapproving
to describe or regard (something, such as a characteristic or group of people) in a way that shows strong disapproval
a legal system that stigmatizes juveniles as criminals
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Recent Examples of stigmatize
These roles are often physically demanding, hazardous, and socially stigmatized.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Opponents argue the laws sanction discrimination and the exclusion of a vulnerable minority group and that rhetoric produced in these debates can stigmatize the transgender community.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 10 May 2025
To mitigate these concerns and to avoid stigmatizing kids who are freed, the government could suggest a discreet process of demobilization and not publicize its progress immediately.
—Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2025
Anti-hunger advocates have said such restrictions can be stigmatizing for low-income Americans.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 7 May 2025
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Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Opponents argue the laws sanction discrimination and the exclusion of a vulnerable minority group and that rhetoric produced in these debates can stigmatize the transgender community.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 10 May 2025
To mitigate these concerns and to avoid stigmatizing kids who are freed, the government could suggest a discreet process of demobilization and not publicize its progress immediately.
—Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2025
Anti-hunger advocates have said such restrictions can be stigmatizing for low-income Americans.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmatize
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Spray the tunnel opening with a product labeled for carpenter bees.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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So, a little bit of cartilage fraying is very mild, but sometimes it's still labeled as arthritis.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The department did not specify exactly how many people were in custody as of Friday afternoon.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Musk did not specify the context in which Trump is allegedly in the files.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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To that end, a lot of companies have branded themselves as green.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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When Robinson dived the site again earlier this year, a second plate branded with the logo was found.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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That became evident early on when relievers Jordan Wicks and Luke Little were quickly demoted to Triple-A Iowa after poor outings, third baseman Matt Shaw was sent down to work on his hitting and infielder Gage Workman was designated for assignment and then traded.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Once a site has been designated a national monument, federal permission is required to conduct archaeological investigations or remove resources from within its boundaries.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Another bonus: The aptly named Cabana Club at the stern offers another 355 square feet surrounded by 270 degrees of windows.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Serena, who was named to Time’s 2025 list of the 100 most influential people, is mentioned on X more than 5,000 times per day, according to the social media company.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Straight, even, smooth, and glossy hair denotes strength, harmony, and evenness of character, hearty affections, a clear head, and superior talents.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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See Pitchfork London’s latest lineup below; new additions are denoted with an asterisk.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
27 May 2025
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Several of those associations might be termed minnows, reliant on money from afar or susceptible to the skewing effect of one of their sides progressing further than expected on the continent.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The two drivers both were hospitalized with what the CHP termed minor injuries.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
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“Stigmatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatize. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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